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Special Report: Facing down the threat of hospital violence
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The deadline is looming for hospitals and other employers to complete new training requirements for chemical safety or face the possibility of citations from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Cigna case managers follow members at risk of readmission for 30 days to improve transitions.
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CMs become integral part of the care team
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Gaps in care and miscommunication may occur when patients move between levels of care, sometimes resulting in adverse outcomes.
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In order to improve transitions between levels of care, CareOregon has developed several initiatives to ensure that members get what they need after discharge.
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Florida Blue saved almost $2,500 a month per participating member when physicians and nurse practitioners visited at-risk members at home. The program now includes more patients.
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CareOregon's community outreach workers work with members at highest risk and help them get the psycho-social assistance and medical care they need.
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